CMS Price Transparency Data

CT scan, neck (cervical spine)

Facility: Perry County Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 72125 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 72125
Insurance Median: $960
Cash Discount Price: $1,144
vs. Medicare Baseline: 8.99x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a CT scan, neck (cervical spine) at Perry County Memorial Hospital is $960. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,144. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 8.99x the Medicare baseline. Located in 8885 Sr 237, Tell City, IN.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,144

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$960

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $1,144 (1071%)

Insurance Median: $960 (899%)

Cash: $1,144 (1071% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $960 (899% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 899% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 799%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Medicaid / KanCare	$376 - $1,634	352%
Veterans Administration	$408 - $1,634	382%
Bc 130	$425 - $1,306	398%
Group Insurance	$425 - $1,634	398%
Medicare (plans)	$425	398%
Workers Compensation	$817	765%
Nsa	$960 - $1,009	899%
Guarantor Liable	$1,144 - $1,634	1071%
Pcmh Insurnace	$1,275 - $1,634	1194%
Secondary Insurance	$1,306	1223%
UnitedHealthcare	$1,306	1223%
Operating Engineers	$1,389	1300%
Boilermakers Healthcare	$1,422	1331%
Cigna	$1,422	1331%
Great West	$1,422 - $1,634	1331%
Sagxxxx	$1,422	1331%
Champus	$1,634	1530%
Ngs American, Inc	$1,634	1530%
Patoka Valley	$1,634	1530%
Southwire	$1,634	1530%
Tricare	$1,634	1530%
Wausau Benefits	$1,634	1530%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $1,144.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 72125.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Perry County Memorial Hospital is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 72125.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.